A client is scheduled for a laparoscopy to remove endometriosis tissue. Which response by the client alerts the nurse of the need for further teaching?
a. "The surgeon told me that carbon dioxide would be infused into my pelvic cavity."
b. "There will be one or more small incisions in order to visualize all of the organs."
c. "There will be some shoulder pain after the procedure that may last 48 hours."
d. "I can return to jogging my 3-mile routine in a few days."
ANS: D
No strenuous activity should occur for 7 days after the procedure. Carbon dioxide is infused into the pelvic cavity to visualize the organs. There are only one or more small incisions with this procedure. The referred shoulder pain that will occur should only last 48 hours.
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